How to Make Rich and Deep Beef Seaweed Soup (So-gogi Miyeok-guk)
How to Make Rich and Deep Beef Seaweed Soup (So-gogi Miyeok-guk)
Nutritious and Delicious Beef Seaweed Soup
This is a recipe for So-gogi Miyeok-guk, a hearty Korean soup featuring tender beef and soft seaweed, boasting a rich and deep flavor profile. It’s easy to make, allowing anyone to enjoy a delicious bowl of Miyeok-guk. Perfect for postpartum recovery or as a nourishing meal to boost your energy any time. Try making this beneficial beef seaweed soup!
Main Ingredients- Beef (for soup) 100g
- Dried seaweed 10g (approx. 1/3 cup)
- Minced garlic 2/3 Tbsp
Seasoning Ingredients- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang) 3 Tbsp
- Anchovy sauce 1.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang) 3 Tbsp
- Anchovy sauce 1.5 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, soak the dried seaweed (10g, about 1/3 cup) in water for about 20 minutes until fully rehydrated. Rinse the softened seaweed thoroughly under running water, squeeze out excess water, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Heat 2 Tbsp of sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the 100g of beef and stir-fry until it loses its redness and the surface is lightly browned. This step helps to reduce any gamey smell and enhance the beef’s flavor.
Step 3
Add the squeezed seaweed to the pot with the beef. Pour in 3 Tbsp of Guk-ganjang (soy sauce for soup) and continue to stir-fry together for about 1-2 minutes. This process will deepen the flavor of the soup.
Step 4
Once the ingredients are sufficiently stir-fried, it’s time to add water. Pour in water about 3 times the volume of the stir-fried ingredients (e.g., if you have 1 cup of ingredients, add about 3 cups of water). Adding enough water initially accounts for evaporation during cooking.
Step 5
Bring the soup to a boil. Add 2/3 Tbsp of minced garlic and 1.5 Tbsp of anchovy sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more Guk-ganjang or salt if needed. Let it boil vigorously over high heat.
Step 6
Once the soup is boiling rapidly, reduce the heat and simmer for another 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For an even richer taste, you can remove it from the heat, let it cool slightly, and then bring it to a boil once more. Enjoy your delicious, homemade Beef Seaweed Soup while it’s warm!
